Jim....thanks for the kind words...

You coming to my house and blowing my head off would be exactly what your god wants...

He instructs you to Murder all nonbelievers..


It's your choice..tou don't have to worship him...

Just like bush sr. says "I don't consider Atheits American citizens nor do I consider them to be Patriots"

This coming from a country that says they have religious tolerance

And you have brought this board to a new low by threatening me with murder...that hurts everybody

According to U.S. News & World Report, 96 percent of us believe in God.

Crash...like it or not YOU are out of the mainstream and YOU are the one with "far out" beliefs...

Scream all you like but THAT is a fact...If twisting the bible to suit your far out beliefs helps you sleep at night, knowing the choice YOU made, go for it...after all, aren't you glad you live in a country where you have freedom OF religion and not freedom FROM religion?

That IS what you want...Freedom OF religion and not freedom FROM religion...right?

Btw…you need to dig up better atheist material…the same two or things you like to twist and take out of context from the bible are getting old…

SC don't you get it. You won't get rid of religion. In fact your the one preaching religion more than anyone else here. Your religion is anti religion. However your more annoying that any Bible thumper I have ever met. I'll turn away from you quicker than anyone else simply because you come off like a lunatic trying to make a point that no one wants to hear.

Yes, more wars are started over religious beliefs than for any other reason. Yes the world would be (possibly) a more peaceful place without religion. But that is not the world we live in. You have chosen your religion, or lack thereof, so has everyone else.

Deal with it.

ya mlite 96% in this country...Go find the billions of Muslims...If there are more people believing in Allah then does that make your god a far out beliefe....?....Yes it does...according to your logic

Following my own advice and stop feeding the trolls...

What is a Troll?

An Internet "troll" is a person who delights in sowing discord on the Internet. He (and it is usually he) tries to start arguments and upset people.

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:mad: This is a very sad and somewhat scary thing!
They are literally ripping away the foundation of our country!
I am impressed by the amount of replies this topic has already generated, but if we feel so strongly about this, then let's not restrict our outrage to this board!
Yell! Scream! And let your Congressmen and Senators hear you. That is part of the reason so many things go on in this country that we Americans don't believe in, because we sit back and are silent.

Crash, you interpet that God "encourages" these actions, this is YOUR perception of the Biblical teachings. No where does it say God encourages this. It was his way of cleansing, the wrath of God. Yes, he is all powerful and his wrath is mighty. On the other hand, he is also a very giving God. You say this is a terrifying world because of religion. Your perception again. Many believe just the opposite. Crash, to reiterate what many have said, just because you do not wish to believe in something others do, does not give reason to become so irrational and harbour such ill content towards others. I harbour no animosity towards you because of your beliefs. You need to realize that when you speak ill of MY God, it is as severe as speaking derogatory towards my earthly father, even more so. My faith has brought me countless blessings and favor. I can not imagine my life getting any better than it is right now. I am NOT pushing this on you, I am merely stating FACTS regarding my life. We each live with the right to choose which path we take, you have chosen one way, I another. Regardless which path, we should remain tolerable of others and respect his or her decision. I am sure you will have a rebuttal, you always seem to have to have the last word, which is your right, I just hope you can keep it somewhat civil. Thanks. ;)

Neverfast...your the same as them...

"Become irrational and harbor such ill content"

Are you crazy....?...

Jim just threatened to come to my house and blow my head off

And you bring up that I am irrational for posting bible verses...?

I think that it is you that are thinking irrational

One last thought here, if 96% of us believe in GOD, and we are the strongest, most financially opportunistic, most sought after place to live, what does that say about our belief????? Maybe, just maybe, there is something to it after all. :D :D

Crash, I believe that your terminology in a previous post refering to us as sheep is meant in a somewhat derogatory manner, am I not mistaken??? If I am, I stand corrected. These were what I was refering to. I have no problem with you quoting Bible verses, it is not irrational, that is your perception. Your insinuations that we believers are not intelligent enough to think for ourselves (ie. sheep reference) is irrational and DOES harbour ill content. This is your perception, and yes, it is your right to derive upon this conclusion any way you feel deemed to do so. Conversely, you have the uncanny ability to aggravate, and I believe you do it so knowingly, others to the point of name calling and even threats. Why this is of such great importance to you is not of my concern, although you are very well versed in these debate tactics. You "pushed" Jims buttons, which was rather menial, as he was one who was engaging your discussion with forthright politeness and consideration. If I am being "irrational" here I apologize in advance and gladly submit MY BAD. :p ;)